BIDEFORD MASSED PIPES & DRUMS

Saturday 13th September 2008

The Massed Pipes & Drums will be back in Bideford for another spectacular display on Saturday 13th September, following on from Bideford Carnival.

Once a year Bideford Quay comes alive to the skirl of the pipes and the swing of the kilt as it becomes home to the biggest gathering of Pipers & Drummers in the South West of England as part of the Bideford Festival of Piping & Drumming.

The festival begins with a spectacular concert on Friday 12th September and continues on the Saturday morning with workshops for pipers and drummers.

A rehearsal for the evenings Massed Pipes & Drums Event follows in the afternoon, with the Carnival procession starting at 6.00pm, followed by the Massed Pipes & Drums at approximately 7.45pm.

Any pipers or drummers are welcome to take part, but please let us know in advance.

For more information please contact: Mike Harper

Phone: 01237 422477

Fax: 01237 422633

Email: massedband@rockbymail.co.uk